Lead Accountant

qualys; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualys is seeking a seasoned accounting professional to lead month-end close for multiple international entities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. You will review reconciliations, provide corrective actions, and oversee intercompany processes in a global framework.

The role requires 6+ years in accounting with strong US GAAP/IFRS knowledge, ERP proficiency, and experience managing statutory audits across jurisdictions. Fluent Excel and reconciliation tools are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, commerce, or related field.
• CA/CPA/ACCA or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• 6+ years of accounting, financial reporting, audit, or international finance operations.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, IFRS, and local statutory reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Close month-end and year-end for multiple international entities.
• Review reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of items.
• Lead statutory audits across international jurisdictions and manage auditor selection.
• Coordinate with compliance providers for filings and regulatory requirements.
• Map trial balances and reconcile statutory books with management reporting.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

IFRS knowledge

Advanced Excel

Intercompany coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/commerce

Professional qualification such as CA/CPA/ACCA

Tools

FloQast

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world!

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee month-end and year-end closing activities for multiple international entities, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established timelines.
• Review and approve balance sheet account reconciliations prepared by junior accountants through FloQast and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Provide guidance, feedback, and corrective action plans to resolve outstanding reconciliation issues.
• Prepare and review accrual calculations, including payroll, employee benefits, bonus, vacation, travel, and accounts payable accruals.
• Perform quarterly and annual balance sheet and profit & loss flux analysis and present key financial variances to senior management and headquarters finance teams.
• Ensure accurate accounting and reconciliation of intercompany transactions, including monthly cross-charge allocations among global entities.
• Lead the statutory audit process for assigned international entities and ensure completion within regulatory deadlines.
• Manage auditor selection processes, including coordinating interviews, evaluating proposals, and facilitating engagement letter execution.
• Act as the primary liaison with external auditors and ensure timely resolution of audit queries and information requests.
• Coordinate with local compliance providers, consultants, and corporate service partners to support statutory filings, financial statements, and annual regulatory requirements.
• Review statutory financial statements and audit adjustments, ensuring proper reconciliation between US GAAP and local GAAP reporting requirements.
• Maintain compliance with local regulatory, statutory, and reporting obligations across various jurisdictions.
• Perform trial balance mapping and reconciliation between statutory books and management reporting systems.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of supporting documentation required for audits, regulatory filings, KYC updates, and Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO) registrations.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of accounting processes, controls, and documentation standards.
• Monitor compliance deadlines and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely submissions.
• Prepare and submit annual, monthly, and periodic statistical surveys and regulatory reports through government portals as required.
• Maintain proper documentation and records supporting all regulatory and statutory filings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field.
• Professional qualification such as CA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent preferred.
• 6+ years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, audit, or international finance operations.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, IFRS, local statutory reporting requirements, and accounting controls.
• Experience managing statutory audits across multiple international jurisdictions.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and financial reporting tools.
• Experience with FloQast or similar account reconciliation platforms is preferred.